Most of us rely on Messages every day to text with family, friends, and colleagues. Not surprisingly, we’ve fielded...
Category: iCloud
What Is Advanced Data Protection for iCloud? Should You Enable It?
In early December, Apple made a surprise announcement: Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. It’s not as though...
Apple Delivers Promised Features in End-of-Year OS Updates
Every year at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, Apple previews planned features in the upcoming versions of...
iCloud, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange: Choosing a Personal Calendar Service
We Mac, iPhone, and iPad users have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to calendaring flexibility. Apple...
Looking for a New Email Provider? Try These Services
If you’re completely happy with your email provider, move on, there’s nothing to see here. But if you’re unhappy with...
Where to Check macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and iCloud Storage Status
There’s little more frustrating than running out of space, which always seems to happen at just the wrong time....
Try iCloud Drive Folder Sharing Instead of Paying More for a File Sharing Service
Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive all have their place, but as of March 2020, Apple users no longer...
For Faster, Easier Photo Sharing, Try an iCloud Link
It’s easy to share a single photo from your iPhone or iPad with a friend, but if you want to share a bunch of photos...
iCloud Services Being Wonky? Check Apple’s System Status Page
Many Apple users rely on mac.com, me.com, or icloud.com email addresses, along with plenty of other iCloud-related...
iCloud Photo Library Users: Do NOT Turn Off iCloud
File this warning under “unless it’s absolutely necessary.” If you use iCloud Photo Library on your Mac, don’t sign...